I’ve been struggling lately with sharing on the blog (as if you couldn’t tell) – I was worried that if I shared too many work related photos I would disappoint those of you that have been reading for a while, who are here for more than just work. I don’t want this to turn into a work only blog, but it wasn’t until Tom said to me, “Don’t you think they want to see what you’re up to and excited about?” that I realized he was right. Once again, I’m over thinking the situation. I’m really out of my eyeballs excited today because this weekend I had a photo session in my apartment, and it was a blast. Tom and I went to the hardware store and made reflectors, he helped me pin up my sheer diffuser, and we made cherry scones for the guests.
I was nervous because I’m a natural light shooter, and we all know the best natural light is the light found outside, but I made fear take the back seat. (I’ve been doing that a lot lately. Okay, okay, I’ve been trying it lately.)
The first step was hair and make up, but Monique was kind enough to allow me to share her before picture so you could see her reveal, as I like to call it. Without further ado, the Magnificent Monique…
13 Comments
LisaB
16 Sep 2012 at 9:54 pmuh, wow! Love seeing your work – I find the work of pro photographers so interesting! Would love to see behind-the-scenes stuff too – like your lighting/reflector set ups & other nerdy details!
Genevieve Morrison
14 Sep 2012 at 1:21 amBeautiful!! Monique and your photography. I would love to see all the work you’re doing!
Sara
15 Sep 2012 at 11:54 amThank you, Genevieve! I am going to start sharing more for sure. =)
Kathryn
13 Sep 2012 at 11:20 pmI love seeing your work stuff as well as your personal work, too. These portraits are gorgeous.
Sara
15 Sep 2012 at 11:53 amThanks so much, Kathryn! I’ll have to share more. =)
Jasmine
13 Sep 2012 at 7:36 pmThe light. In your house. To die for.
Sara
15 Sep 2012 at 11:53 amThank you! We got pretty lucky with our window situation- I’ll have to do a post to show how I set it up.
Jessica
12 Sep 2012 at 2:21 pmHoly cow.. her eyes in the last color pic.. wow.
Sara
15 Sep 2012 at 11:52 amI know, her eyes are just wonderful. Never quite seen eyeballs like hers, haha.
Mariana
11 Sep 2012 at 11:55 pmThese are gorgeous portraits/shots!!
Agreed- Monique looks fabulous before and after and you really captured her allure (stunning eyes!).
Sara
15 Sep 2012 at 11:52 amThank you! Her eyes absolutely pop! And she does have this very sassy and gentle personality- so I’m so thrilled to hear you say so.
Alyssa
11 Sep 2012 at 12:59 pmMonique is absolutely stunning–both before and after the make up and hairdo!
These photos are so beautiful, Sara! Congratulations on so successfully tackling a new domain. You have such a command of light I can’t say I’m surprised by how well you handled it in your home studio, though 🙂
I love seeing your work photos–keep them coming!
Sara
15 Sep 2012 at 11:50 amThanks so much! I was very nervous and unsure because we have such a tight space to work with, but it worked out in the end. There are some other thing I really want to try and I can’t wait to give it a shot next weekend!